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<title>FE:Awakening DLC Eirika Ephraim by tofuproductionz</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/tofuproductionz/832310/FEAwakening-DLC-Eirika-Ephraim"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:630debeb-55fc-a9f6-9c2d-1b508335d843</id>
<updated>2013-05-18T09:55:33-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/tofuproductionz/832310/FEAwakening-DLC-Eirika-Ephraim"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=832310&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FE:Awakening DLC Eirika Ephraim" /></a>Fire Emblem © Nintendo<br />
Eirika and Ephraim from FE: Sacred Stones as they appear in FE: Awakening.<br />
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I still really want this game. <a href="http://notimpressedplz.deviantart.com/"><img src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/n/o/notimpressedplz.png" /></a> I will shun you forever if you even THINK about attempting to spoil it for me.<br />
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<title>&quot;Yellow Beauty Burns Gold&quot; by MadamePenguin</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/MadamePenguin/832267/Yellow-Beauty-Burns-Gold"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:a366b827-dbdf-a6df-8df5-4cbd3efbdb69</id>
<updated>2013-05-16T00:38:21-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/MadamePenguin/832267/Yellow-Beauty-Burns-Gold"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=832267&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="&quot;Yellow Beauty Burns Gold&quot;" /></a>Based on Barbara voice actress from RoosterTeeth (youtube).<br />
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Character speculation on the upcoming character for RWBY inspired by Yellow. Character name is not known but will be announced June 1st at A-Kon. This is totally of my fan design and is NOT the character herself. <br />
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Marker, Sharpie, and White-Out on a 22 in x 28 in posterboard<br />
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<title>DIVINE MOMENTS OF TRUTH by chibibreeder</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/chibibreeder/831603/DIVINE-MOMENTS-OF-TRUTH"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:002325b4-8906-0d8f-2302-095401ee6a31</id>
<updated>2013-04-16T00:23:56-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/chibibreeder/831603/DIVINE-MOMENTS-OF-TRUTH"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=831603&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="DIVINE MOMENTS OF TRUTH" /></a>=13pxLSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT=13px DMT=13px DO DMT=13px DO​ LSD DO DMT DMT DO DMT DO LSD DO DMT DMT]]></summary>
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<title>Tifa Lockhart II by OC</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/OC/831557/Tifa-Lockhart-II"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:9c67cfa2-ce95-92a8-d39b-137909407600</id>
<updated>2013-04-13T10:40:16-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/OC/831557/Tifa-Lockhart-II"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=831557&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Tifa Lockhart II" /></a>4 hours adobe photoshop cs 5.0]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Picnic With Jabu-Jabu by Issy</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Issy/831074/Picnic-With-Jabu-Jabu"></link>
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<updated>2013-03-24T01:52:44-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Issy/831074/Picnic-With-Jabu-Jabu"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=831074&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Picnic With Jabu-Jabu" /></a>Lord Jabu-Jabu, my favorite gentle giant <a href="http://adorableplz.deviantart.com/"><img src="http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/d/adorableplz.gif?1" /></a> I&#039;ve always planned on drawing him! I started this piece a while ago, finally got around to completing it.<br />
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<title>FAC St. Patty&#039;s Day Contest (2013) by ShadowFalcon</title>
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<updated>2013-03-18T02:03:15-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ShadowFalcon/830937/FAC-St.-Pattys-Day-Contest-2013"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=830937&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FAC St. Patty&#039;s Day Contest (2013)" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:150%">CONTEST: Design a St. Patrick&#039;s Day outfit for your favorite characters, OCs, or yourself!</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size:120%"><strong>Deadline:<span style="color:#00FF00"> </span><span style="color:#008000">March 31st, 2013</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:120%"><strong>Theme: </strong></span>St. Patrick&#039;s Day marks one of the strangest but most fun holidays of the year. It represents one of the very few instances in which we can pinch our friends over something so trivial as their clothing, and thus this contest was born! Deck yourself (or whoever you feel would look awesome in green) in a St. Patty&#039;s Day outfit of your design!<br />
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<span style="font-size:120%"><strong>Rules:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1. </strong>Only <strong>1 </strong>submission per user<br />
<strong>2. </strong>When March 31, 2013 12:00 AM passes, submissions are closed for the contest. We do not take late work, no matter how good you are. <br />
<strong>3. </strong>No explicit sexuality/violence. Some nudity is ok, but don&#039;t make it too explicit -- Any questions can be directed to me or Luckylace as to what can and cannot be accepted.<br />
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<span style="font-size:120%"><strong>Scoring Guidelines:</strong></span><br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Skill: </strong> 40 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/061/8/1/St__Patricks_Day_by_rnylutje.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- You can use crafts, digital mediums, traditional mediums(etc.) to express this theme, but you need skill to make it look good! Whatever style you work with, whether anime or realism, make it synchronize with your idea, and your skill will inevitably show.<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Creativity:</strong> 30 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/075/a/f/st__patricks_day_1_by_ninjaqtee-d3bsri5.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a><a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/075/a/f/st__patricks_day_1_by_ninjaqtee-d3bsri5.jpg">​</a><br />
- St. Patrick&#039;s Day greatly limits the colors we can use in our art, what will get you the most points for this contest is how creative you can use your limited color pallete!<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Lighting:</strong> 20 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/091/a/8/kairi__calm_by_sorayafujimiya-d4um7am.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- Lighting can be used crucially in terms of greens and can really bring out the verdant flash that a green can bring.<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Colors:</strong> 10 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2012/081/2/a/happy_late_st_patricks_day_by_thelunarcat-d4tmeqw.png">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- St. Patrick&#039;s Day is all about the green. While it is the most commonly associated color with the holiday, it does not mean you are simply limited to it. Get creative!<br />
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<img src="http://www.capitalgrowth.org/images/alert_small_star.png" /><span style="font-size:120%"><strong>Prize:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1st Place:</strong><br />
-Putting your winning picture on the site news/main-page (this will be an alternative to those who still do not completely qualify for featured pictures or are too new to be popular)<br />
- Specialized 2013 St. Patrick&#039;s Day Contest Winner badge that you can put on your profile<br />
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<img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8834/redstar1.png" /><strong> <span style="font-size:120%">Entries:</span></strong><br />
Falconlobo: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Falconlobo/830939/Mildew-Wolf-Decked-Out-In-St-Patrick-Day-Garbs-Dancing-Ms-Paint​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Falconlobo/830939/Mildew-Wolf-Decked-Out-In-St-Patrick-Day-Garbs-Dancing-Ms-Paint​</a><br />
kylaVegeta: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/kylaVegeta/831042/Wheres-Ye-Gold">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/kylaVegeta/831042/Wheres-Ye-Gold</a><br />
Dream_Fire: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Dream_Fire/831004/St.Patricks-day-contestents-Niila-and-Worai​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Dream_Fire/831004/St.Patricks-day-contestents-Niila-and-Worai​</a><br />
tofuproductionz: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/tofuproductionz/831046/Irish-Dress​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/tofuproductionz/831046/Irish-Dress​</a><br />
pixiewolf05: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/pixiewolf05/831041/WEAR-GREEN-FOR-PETES-SAKE​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/pixiewolf05/831041/WEAR-GREEN-FOR-PETES-SAKE​</a><br />
velagirls10: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/velagirls10/831171/Lucky-To-Wear-Green​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/velagirls10/831171/Lucky-To-Wear-Green​</a><br />
Firiel: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Firiel/831236/St.-Pats---Infinity-Complex​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Firiel/831236/St.-Pats---Infinity-Complex​</a><br />
TheIrishFay: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/TheIrishFay/831220/A-Visitor-From-Faerie-Land">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/TheIrishFay/831220/A-Visitor-From-Faerie-Land</a><br />
Rangiku: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Rangiku/831284/saint-patrecs-day-contest-pic​">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Rangiku/831284/saint-patrecs-day-contest-pic​</a><br />
Makoto: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Makoto/831283/Saint-Pattys-Day-contest-entry">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Makoto/831283/Saint-Pattys-Day-contest-entry</a><br />
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<span style="font-size:120%"><strong>Note:</strong></span><br />
- Send contest information (whether you will enter, questions, links to entries) to either this picture, the forum post, or my profile<br />
- luckylace222 will help judge this contest with me (2 judges)<br />
- This contest will accept all entries dealing with your St. Patrick&#039;s Day outfit designs!!<br />
- There is no limit on OC/family/friend amounts in the picture. However, be sure to utilize as much of St. Patty&#039;s Day as you can!<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1635/trophyi.png" /><br />
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Firiel/831236/St.-Pats---Infinity-Complex">St. Pat&#039;s - Infinity Complex</a><br />
<strong>Name:</strong> Firiel<br />
<strong>Skill:</strong> 29/40<br />
<strong>Creativity:</strong> 28/30<br />
<strong>Lighting:</strong> 10/20<br />
<strong>Colors:</strong> 8/10<br />
<strong>Total:</strong> 75<br />
<em>In this case, it&#039;s not all about the art. Firiel not only puts her own artistic splash on the idea of St. Patrick&#039;s Day, but builds a story around it that paints an amazing mental picture.</em>]]></summary>
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<title>It&#039;s The Spring by SuziDragonlady</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SuziDragonlady/830700/Its-The-Spring"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:aaccf87c-7aa6-3ad6-c4aa-305e8de7ecbf</id>
<updated>2013-03-11T21:20:07-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SuziDragonlady/830700/Its-The-Spring"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=830700&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="It&#039;s The Spring" /></a>Oh yeah I painted digitally....<br />
3h in Photoshop, all done with a wedge shaped brush tip and just a few layers.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>LoL Preseason 3 Digi-Art Throwdown by Yuta</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Yuta/830518/LoL-Preseason-3-Digi-Art-Throwdown"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:c78fc74b-1bac-0c10-92f3-10bd6e98d2e9</id>
<updated>2013-03-05T22:05:58-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Yuta/830518/LoL-Preseason-3-Digi-Art-Throwdown"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=830518&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="LoL Preseason 3 Digi-Art Throwdown" /></a>My first properly done up piece in 2013! It&#039;s actually rushed within 1 and a half week while juggling other homework. It&#039;s Lee Sin the Blind Monk and Talon the Blade Shadow from the game League of Legends. An item from the new season had to be drawn as well and my bro told me to just go with the Statikk Shiv.<br />
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I didn&#039;t win (although I already expected that with it being a global competition!) but knowing it&#039;s a competition makes me try to do up an artwork properly ^q^<br />
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The characters are from Riot Games and the illustration is mine]]></summary>
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<title>House/ Mill Painting by i77310</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/i77310/830376/House-Mill-Painting"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:bbac2e6c-79e1-cbbd-b82b-46c6202c9a7d</id>
<updated>2013-03-02T04:07:10-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/i77310/830376/House-Mill-Painting"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=830376&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="House/ Mill Painting" /></a>2 A4 paintings.]]></summary>
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<title>Again Best Friends by Gety</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Gety/830114/Again-Best-Friends"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:27c2df91-21a6-f4eb-d055-50fd7357f4a8</id>
<updated>2013-02-22T21:01:03-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Gety/830114/Again-Best-Friends"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=830114&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Again Best Friends" /></a><strong>Kyo:</strong> <em>Hehehe...How ironic...Who would have thought that my best friend would be the one to end me.</em><br />
<strong>Hiryu:</strong> <em>Rest in peace...Brother.</em><br />
<br />
This is a scene where<strong> Hiryu</strong>(OC) had to kill his childhood friend <strong>Kyo</strong>(OC), but what happened? Why are those two fighting?<br />
Weeeell I want <strong>YOU</strong> to comment on that by just reading the dialog above and having a good look at the picture(<span style="text-decoration:underline;">make up a good story</span>), give me your thoughts, what could have happened between them that lead those two into a death fight.<br />
Any creative comment will be appreciated.]]></summary>
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<title>Warmth of the Forest by Task002</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Task002/829901/Warmth-of-Forest"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:3d57e6b1-d1bb-c9c1-901a-1eb3f92ee1b9</id>
<updated>2013-02-13T00:16:38-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Task002/829901/Warmth-of-Forest"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=829901&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Warmth of the Forest" /></a>Dawn in the forest<br />
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Acrylic on canvas board<br />
18&quot; x 14&quot;<br />
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You can see me painting this one on my youtube link here<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Tazktoo/videos?flow=grid&amp;view=0">http://www.youtube.com/user/Tazktoo/videos?flow=grid&amp;view=0</a><br />
 ]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Happy Garuru Halloween by Kururu</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Kururu/829854/Happy-Garuru-Halloween"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:03d5ddf8-d0c0-841c-7206-68021137046e</id>
<updated>2013-02-11T03:17:01-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Kururu/829854/Happy-Garuru-Halloween"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=829854&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Happy Garuru Halloween" /></a>For a Halloween contest in 2012. ]]></summary>
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<title>Watch Drawing 3 by i77310</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/i77310/829552/Watch-Drawing-3"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:74297739-78dd-3b3c-7593-0e727280fd72</id>
<updated>2013-02-05T03:11:31-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/i77310/829552/Watch-Drawing-3"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=829552&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Watch Drawing 3" /></a>A3 done!]]></summary>
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<title>Decaying Dream Firelight by lashanta_final_fantasy</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/lashanta_final_fantasy/829064/Decaying-Dream-Firelight"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:0749efb5-b00b-dbfc-b1c2-c92651a78a82</id>
<updated>2013-01-12T07:41:07-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/lashanta_final_fantasy/829064/Decaying-Dream-Firelight"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=829064&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Decaying Dream Firelight" /></a>just messing around with cell phone lol]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Crash by chevronlowery</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/chevronlowery/828797/Crash"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:007c4549-ae62-3e0d-c3e2-bb1703d119dd</id>
<updated>2013-01-04T03:50:09-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/chevronlowery/828797/Crash"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=828797&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Crash" /></a>A concept piece I did of a crashed ship. ]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Scenery by madamlaracroft</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/madamlaracroft/828670/Scenery"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:84d0993d-9d4f-ae3a-0df8-81f654fce0bf</id>
<updated>2012-12-31T10:53:59-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/madamlaracroft/828670/Scenery"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=828670&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Scenery" /></a>So since 2012 is ending i thought of finally uploading this, lol<br />
Made in summer 2012<br />
Time taken: do not remember<br />
This is my first ever oil painting &amp; this is basically an experiment kinda thingy.. tried to learn to paint water, trees, ground etc<br />
Thanks to my awesome aunt Zahida &amp; Usman bro, i can now oil paint ^_^ yay~]]></summary>
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<title>FAC New Year Contest (2012) by luckylace222</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/828515/FAC-New-Year-Contest-2012"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:fc40bab3-8cff-3628-338b-de21d47da363</id>
<updated>2012-12-24T03:45:38-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/828515/FAC-New-Year-Contest-2012"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=828515&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FAC New Year Contest (2012)" /></a><img src="http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6571/celebrationiconsevent.png" /> <span style="font-size:150%"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>CONTEST: New Year Kiss </strong></span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Deadline: <span style="color:#a52a2a">January 6, 2013 </span></strong><span style="font-size:150%"><strong><span style="color:red">(CLOSED)</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:100%"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Theme:</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000"> Is there anything better than kissing someone special on January 1, 2012 from 12:00 AM to 12:01 AM for the new year? 2013 is a clean slate for all of us, especially with academics, friends, family, and careers. A small kiss with someone you trust is a good jumping stone to fulfill your deeper resolutions! Draw yourself, your OC, or something that represents you kissing someone/something for the New Year!</span><br />
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<span style="color:#000000"><strong>Rules:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1.</strong><span style="color:#000000"> Only </span><strong>1</strong><span style="color:#000000"> submission per user</span><br />
<strong>2.</strong><span style="color:#000000"> When January 6</span><span style="color:#000000">, 2012 12:00 AM passes, submissions are closed for the contest. We do not take late work, no matter how good you are. :)</span><br />
<strong>3.</strong><span style="color:#000000"> No explicit sexuality/violence</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color:#000000"><strong>Scoring Guidelines:</strong></span><br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><strong>Skill:</strong><span style="color:#000000"> 40 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://th04.deviantart.net/fs44/PRE/f/2009/097/9/0/90f2c2e635beda5bd82fd4320f764cb8.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- You can use crafts, digital mediums, traditional mediums(etc.) to express this theme, but you need skill to make it look good! Whatever style you work with, whether anime or realism, make it synchronize with your idea, and your skill will inevitably show.</span><br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><strong>Creativity:</strong><span style="color:#000000"> 25 points</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">Example: <a href="http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/085/7/0/damien__s_kiss_by_cypherx-dqua49.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- Not every New Year kiss works exactly like you planned. Heck, many New Year kisses are surprises from friends or a secret admirer. Would you not want an exciting and not-as-plain kiss? That feeling will hold true for next year too! </span><br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><strong>New Year Element:</strong><span style="color:#000000"> 20 points</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">Example: <a href="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lub8nov6K51r4x3bxo1_500.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- If you draw a kiss between two people, sure, it is a nice kiss. However, a New Year kiss is mixed with a celebrative air with friends/family watching or fireworks and bright colors coming from the back. Show some form of New Year element in your kiss, and you will get these points. </span><br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><strong>Colors:</strong><span style="color:#000000"> 15 points</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">Example: <a href="http://th07.deviantart.net/fs45/PRE/f/2009/179/6/a/6aeba7b944cc2a7ca94cc590233348c5.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- Fortunately, New Year is not subjected to specific colors. It can be mixed with the passing Christmas (red &amp; green), red and white festive colors, or even the color of your wine. Whatever colors you choose, it still stands that New Year is a festive and COLORFUL time.  </span><br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.capitalgrowth.org/images/alert_small_star.png" /><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Prize:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1rst Place:</strong><br />
<span style="color:#000000">-Putting your winning picture on the site news/main-page (this will be an alternative to those who still do not completely qualify for featured pictures or are too new to be popular)</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- Specialized 2012 New Year Contest Winner badge that you can put on your profile</span><br />
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<img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8834/redstar1.png" /><span style="color:#000000"><strong> Entries:</strong></span><br />
<strong>kylaVegeta​:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/kylaVegeta/828649/3...2...1...-SMOOCH">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/kylaVegeta/828649/3...2...1...-SMOOCH</a><br />
<strong>Falconlobo:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Falconlobo/828425/A-New-Years-Kiss-Early-Ms-Paint">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Falconlobo/828425/A-New-Years-Kiss-Early-Ms-Paint</a><br />
<strong>Dream_Fire:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Dream_Fire/828650/Niilas-New-Year-Resolution-First-kiss-2013-New-years-Contest">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Dream_Fire/828650/Niilas-New-Year-Resolution-First-kiss-2013-New-years-Contest</a><br />
<strong>SofeSmity:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SofeSmity/828786/New-Year-contest-Piece">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SofeSmity/828786/New-Year-contest-Piece</a><br />
<strong>zelosgirl120: </strong><a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/zelosgirl120/828804/New-years-hope">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/zelosgirl120/828804/New-years-hope</a><br />
<strong>ShadowPrincess:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ShadowPrincess/828811/Happy-New-Year">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ShadowPrincess/828811/Happy-New-Year</a><br />
<strong>pixiewolf05:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/pixiewolf05/828866/New-years-kiss-3">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/pixiewolf05/828866/New-years-kiss-3</a><br />
<strong>phantom223:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/phantom223/828841/happy-new-years...my-friend">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/phantom223/828841/happy-new-years...my-friend</a><br />
<strong>velagirls10</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/velagirls10/828876/New-Year-Kiss">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/velagirls10/828876/New-Year-Kiss</a><br />
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<span style="color:#000000"><strong>Note:</strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- Send contest information (whether you will enter, questions, links to entries) to either this picture, the forum post, or my profile</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- There will be 2 judges (luckylace222 &amp; ShadowFalcon) for the contest, and your final score will be the average of our two scores</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- I will accept near- isses (the lips do not have to touch, but at least have a kissing atmosphere)</span><br />
<span style="color:#000000">- You can have as many characters in the picture as you want, just as long as there is a New Year kiss</span><br />
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<img src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1635/trophyi.png" /><span style="font-size:150%"><strong>Winner:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:108%"><strong>1st Place: </strong></span> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SofeSmity/828786/New-Year-contest-Piece">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SofeSmity/828786/New-Year-contest-Piece</a><br />
Name: <strong>SofeSmity</strong><br />
Skill (40): 31.5<br />
Creativity (25): 19.5<br />
New Year Element (20): 12.5<br />
Colors (15): 11.5<br />
Total (100): 75<br />
<em>A beautiful and soft watercolor piece with not just the custum of fireworks interesting looking ones at that), but also the custum of the lucky rabbit&#039;s foot! It is true; if you want good luck for the new year, start off with a lucky charm to keep you going! The angelic and warm feeling of the art piece juxaposes from the generic crazy/wild New Year tradition. It gives a sense of purity and a &quot;clean slate!&quot;</em><br />
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<a href="http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=989408#989408">Individual Submission Scores</a>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Halloween by Raindrops</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Raindrops/827058/Halloween"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:6f7c0f67-3560-5a32-7da1-c3d378d34226</id>
<updated>2012-10-21T17:33:53-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Raindrops/827058/Halloween"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=827058&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Halloween" /></a>So this is what happens when I remember that I&#039;m able to make art and use this newly rediscovered knowledge instead of procrastinating on tumblr all day. Happy early Halloween, people!]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Salvation by Gety</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Gety/826190/Salvation"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:53138d20-a994-ddd7-e0ba-78a04e830257</id>
<updated>2012-09-21T15:10:55-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Gety/826190/Salvation"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=826190&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Salvation" /></a>Hello everyone, sorry for not posting anything for so long but I was working on this special pic, I put my heart and soul into it. I am not going to talk about the pic here, I&#039;ll leave it up to you to tell the meaning of it, if you are a true artist you will understand.<br />
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<strong><em>Day and night I was trying to survive<br />
thoughts of death sorrounding me while being still alive<br />
days, weeks, months and years passed me by...<br />
my tears wouldn&#039;t reach the ground, even if i cried<br />
Now I am still here,but with a spark of change<br />
bearing hope in my chest, this is kind of strange<br />
light of the sun, stroking of the wind, sound of the waterfall<br />
as she stepped closer to me, I could feel them all!<br />
It should be forever engraved into my mind<br />
these few words she said to me that time:<br />
&quot;I am here now, this is my destination.&quot;<br />
She was what I longed for, my personified salvation.</em></strong>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>hidden realm by VictorAndLizzy</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/VictorAndLizzy/826061/hidden-realm"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:c925b228-c848-5fc4-88c4-5a46de401ac3</id>
<updated>2012-09-15T23:16:47-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/VictorAndLizzy/826061/hidden-realm"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=826061&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="hidden realm" /></a><span style="color:darkred">birthday present for my friend, Anisa. today is her&#039;s (and Victor&#039;s) birthday. the girl is Eneh, her character, and the fox is also her character. obviously slenderman and the little white dudes from Princess Mononoke aren&#039;t hers, but we like both those things. and the snail mushi are from Mushishi. <br />
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art, 2012 (c) VictorandLizzy<br />
Eneh, Salome, that deer (c) enehsalome@DA</span>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>FAC Autumn Equinox Contest (2012) by ShadowFalcon</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ShadowFalcon/825857/FAC-Autumn-Equinox-Contest-2012"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2c72e523-4d40-5972-7759-57c819d83a90</id>
<updated>2012-09-07T20:48:39-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ShadowFalcon/825857/FAC-Autumn-Equinox-Contest-2012"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=825857&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FAC Autumn Equinox Contest (2012)" /></a><img src="http://digitalretrograde.com/Snips/profile_images/red_leaf_icon.png" /><span style="font-size:167%"><strong> CONTEST: Draw your personification of what Mother Nature looks like in Autumn! </strong></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Deadline: <span style="color:brown"> <del>September 23, 2012</del> September 30, 2012</span><span style="color:red"> (CLOSED)</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Theme:</strong></span> The autumn Equinox is revered across the world as we shift from one season to the next. In ages past, Mother Nature was worshiped for her ability to bring about the cool season of Autumn out of sunny Summer. She is a goddess clothed in the colors of the seasons and with an image as limitless as your imaginations.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Rules:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1.</strong> Only <strong>1</strong> submission per user<br />
<strong>2.</strong> When <del>September 23, 2012</del> September 30, 2012 12:00 AM passes, submissions are closed for the contest. We do not take late work, no matter how good you are. :)<br />
<strong>3.</strong> No explicit sexuality/violence<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Scoring Guidelines:</strong></span><br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Skill:</strong> 40 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/317/9/b/autumn_by_grimoire_armadel-d4g3g4n.png">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- You can use crafts, digital mediums, traditional mediums(etc.) to express this theme, but you need skill to make it look good! Whatever style you work with, whether anime or realism, make it synchronize with your idea, and your skill will inevitably show.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Creativity:</strong> 25 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/216/8/e/autum_goddess_holy_fall_by_chukairi-d3jhdw2.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- There is no such picture, drawing, or image that dictates exactly what Mother Nature looks like. She can have wings, or she won&#039;t. She may look young or old, long hair, short hair, etc. Take as much liberty as you like in designing Mother Nature, she&#039;ll be proud either way you depict her.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Lighting:</strong> 20 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://th09.deviantart.net/fs39/PRE/i/2008/326/6/a/Autumn_Spell_by_yuumei.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- Although it is Autumn, and the days are slowly getting shorter, it&#039;s not quite Winter yet and the sun still plays a key role. Lighting can really bring out a character, and put them to life and though it&#039;s a difficult skill, it&#039;s one worth practicing for sure.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Colors:</strong> 15 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs26/f/2008/036/9/f/9fa60bd4f19aafb0.jpg">[CLICK HERE]</a><br />
- Warm colors represent Autumn, but don&#039;t restrict yourself to those colors only. Even though I highly encourage you to use reds, yellows, and oranges to the best of your ability, feel free to use others. (Who ever said Mother Nature wouldn&#039;t look good in a blue dress?)<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.capitalgrowth.org/images/alert_small_star.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Prize:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1rst Place:</strong><br />
-Putting your winning picture on the site news/main-page (this will be an alternative to those who still do not completely qualify for featured pictures or are too new to be popular)<br />
- Specialized 2012 Autumn Equinox Contest Winner badge that you can put on your profile<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8834/redstar1.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong> Entries:</strong></span><br />
Kassu91: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-825930.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-825930.html</a><br />
SILK: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-825978.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-825978.html</a><br />
angel88: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826121.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826121.html</a><br />
pixiewolf05: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826128.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826128.html</a><br />
Firiel: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826211.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826211.html</a><br />
Creation_Forest: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826221.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826221.html</a><br />
EpicSeaBreezeMaster: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826381.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826381.html</a><br />
Pocky_PixieSticks_Anime: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826397.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826397.html</a><br />
velagirls10: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826457.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-826457.html</a><br />
silly_rules: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826461.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-826461.html</a><br />
SofeSmity: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826471.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-826471.html</a><br />
Ryu_Warrior: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826474.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-826474.html</a><br />
Tinkster: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826482.html">www.fanart-central.net/pic-826482.html</a><br />
mefistofaust: <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826447.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-826447.html</a><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Note:</strong></span><br />
- Send contest information (whether you will enter, questions, links to entries) to either this picture, the forum post, or my profile<br />
- luckylace222 will help judge this contest with me (2 judges)<br />
- This contest will accept all entries dealing with your personifications of Mother Nature!<br />
- There is no limit on OC/family/friend amounts in the picture. However, be sure to make Mother Nature the centerpiece, the contest is about her after all!<br />
<img src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1635/trophyi.png" /><br />
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/angel88/826121/breath-of-life"><strong>Breath of Life</strong></a><br />
Name: angel88<br />
Skill: 36.75/40<br />
Creativity: 23.6/25<br />
Lighting: 13.9/20<br />
Colors: 14.5/15<br />
Total: 88.5<br />
<em>With unlimited possibilities to explore the look of Mother Nature, angel88 utilizes warm colors and the very nature of Autumn itself to express a very well-done portrayal of our goddess in her natural habitat.</em><br />
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Individual submissions scores can be found <a href="http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?t=42796">here</a>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Transition and Illumination by lashanta_final_fantasy</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/lashanta_final_fantasy/825304/Transition-and-Illumination"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:7281a7e3-1f02-2eb1-aa84-c43b010a395c</id>
<updated>2012-08-24T22:03:17-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/lashanta_final_fantasy/825304/Transition-and-Illumination"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=825304&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Transition and Illumination" /></a>More unicorns :D  YAY!!!!  This one took a couple days is for my good friend LordessAnnara^^  I messed up a little with the white out pen but it okay because all the colors make up for it^^]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>beatdown by Mechanism</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Mechanism/825181/beatdown"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:28d551cc-6aa9-28a1-d63a-39e98bd19540</id>
<updated>2012-08-22T21:05:47-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Mechanism/825181/beatdown"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=825181&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="beatdown" /></a>so this has been available on my dA since..eternity,but since i lost the password to this account for such a long time i haven&#039;t been able to post anything so here you go<br />
<br />
bro having a jetpack would&#039;ve been a game changer<br />
it plays pong,btw]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Shadows of the Temple by Seifer-sama</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Seifer-sama/824389/Shadows-of-Temple"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2ffaaf5e-7b13-1693-97ba-f25a1b8e3d14</id>
<updated>2012-08-05T14:42:17-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Seifer-sama/824389/Shadows-of-Temple"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=824389&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Shadows of the Temple" /></a>Holy crap! Is this a drawing?? Why yes it is!<br />
<br />
Series: Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time<br />
Character: Link, Navi, &amp; some Wolfos.<br />
<br />
This piece belongs with the other two Zelda pieces I added forever ago. Now I have done one of each of the three tunics! Yays! Now what will I do. :P<br />
<br />
Actually, this piece was an experiment for me. I wanted to try and make a picture that was done fast (well faster than I usually color) but still have the amount of quality I require from myself. I was faster for sure, and I am very pleased with the overall result. I do feel though that with practice I can do much better and be much faster. <br />
<br />
So hopefully this will be the first of many new drawings to come. I hope you enjoy.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Naked Fiend by Kassu91</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Kassu91/823782/Naked-Fiend"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:23536da3-f3d9-0855-2c9d-6366268a1505</id>
<updated>2012-07-20T02:52:11-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Kassu91/823782/Naked-Fiend"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=823782&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Naked Fiend" /></a>On the background; that skeleton. You perverts. &gt;8D<br />
<br />
Yayyyyyy first Nocturne fanart, even though I&#039;ve been playing this game for some years now.<br />
<br />
First time also trying to draw demifiend, so lotsa mistakes there. :,D Oh well.<br />
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Watercolours for looooooooong time, oh god.<br />
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Too much hazzle in this picture. This is what you get when you get too exited with the thoothbrush.<br />
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Watercolours, A4, glow effect on roses w/GIMP.<br />
Art (c) Me<br />
Hito (c) Kaz, ATLUS]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>BlackBeauty by Task002</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Task002/822798/BlackBeauty"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:f917b3eb-a609-43ae-e56d-27a0b77d79db</id>
<updated>2012-06-27T11:04:34-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Task002/822798/BlackBeauty"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=822798&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="BlackBeauty" /></a>Commission Painting<br />
Sorry for the glare on the right side. <br />
Picture is very glossy<br />
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14&quot; X 18&quot; Canvas Board<br />
Wicked Paint - reduced 1 to 1<br />
White, Light Gray, Dark Gray, Detail Black<br />
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To see this pic being done click here.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/Tazktoo/videos">http://www.youtube.com/user/Tazktoo/videos</a>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>FAC Independence Day Contest (2012) by luckylace222</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/822756/FAC-Independence-Day-Contest-2012"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:8820683b-503a-d5cc-8416-e79314a586ce</id>
<updated>2012-06-25T16:41:17-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/822756/FAC-Independence-Day-Contest-2012"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=822756&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FAC Independence Day Contest (2012)" /></a><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5594/67823259.png" /><span style="font-size:167%"><strong>  CONTEST: Draw you and your friends (real or fictional) enjoying a fireworks show! </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Deadline: <span style="color:darkred"> July 13, 2012</span></strong></span> <strong><span style="font-size:167%"><span style="color:red">   (CLOSED)</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Theme:</strong></span> Exploding hundreds of combustibles at rhythmatic times is what Independence Day is all about! However, the best time to set those fireworks up to see the glimmering and colorful lights is not alone, but with family and friends (fictional or not)! Draw your buddies, peeps, homedawghs, and Uncle May enjoying the fireworks with you on Independence Day!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Rules:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1.</strong> Only <strong>1</strong> submission per user<br />
<strong>2.</strong> When July 13, 2012 12:00 AM passes, submissions are closed for the contest. I do not take late work, no matter how good you are. :)<br />
<strong>3.</strong> No explicit sexuality/violence<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Scoring Guidelines:</strong></span><br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Skill:</strong> 40 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/285/3/0/fireworks_show_by_kaceym-d30mit2.jpg">http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/285/3/0/fireworks_show_by_kaceym-d30mit2.jpg</a><br />
- You can use crafts, digital mediums, traditional mediums(etc.) to express this theme, but you need skill to make it look good! Whatever style you work with, whether anime or realism, make it synchronize with your idea, and your skill will inevitably show.<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Creativity:</strong> 30 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs41/f/2009/010/d/4/Fireworks_Field_by_vaniamarita.jpg">http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs41/f/2009/010/d/4/Fireworks_Field_by_vaniamarita.jpg</a><br />
- No one wants to see a loner in the shadows on Independence Day. We want to see everyone lively, intrigued, and interacting with each other in a fun/mischievous/creative way! The more characters, the better!<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Lighting:</strong> 20 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/184/8/6/Fireworks_by_dackQ.jpg">http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/184/8/6/Fireworks_by_dackQ.jpg</a><br />
- When there are fireworks, there is lights, and lots of it. Being able to shade characters with firework lighting in mind is a difficult task, but when succeeded or even decently attempted, it can pool into your Skill points!<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Colors:</strong> 10 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://bengalized.com/art/pictures/TandU/fireworks%20finale%20blog.jpg">http://bengalized.com/art/pictures/TandU/fireworks%20finale%20blog.jpg</a><br />
- You know what I am talking about. This category is crucial to bringing the fireworks out. Have you seen black and white fireworks? They are a little hard to see.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.capitalgrowth.org/images/alert_small_star.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Prize:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1rst Place:</strong> <br />
-Putting your winning picture on the site news/main-page (this will be an alternative to those who still do not completely qualify for featured pictures or are too new to be popular) <br />
- Specialized 2012 Independence Day Contest Winner badge that you can put on your profile<br />
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<img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8834/redstar1.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong> Entries:</strong></span><br />
<strong>pixiewolf05:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-822772.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-822772.html</a><br />
<strong>Falconlobo:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-822827.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-822827.html</a><br />
<strong>xxKrimsonStarFirexx:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=822867">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=822867</a><br />
<strong>SILK:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823259.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823259.html</a><br />
<strong>My-Melody:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823067.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823067.html</a><br />
<strong>papiocutie:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823118.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823118.html</a><br />
<strong>yuai77:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823128.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823128.html</a><br />
<strong>Firiel:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823222.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823222.html</a><br />
<strong>ShadowPrincess:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823329.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823329.html</a><br />
<strong>phantom223:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823366.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823366.html</a><br />
<strong>rinkagamine11:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823458.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823458.html</a><br />
<strong>DnBFelidae:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823484.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823484.html</a><br />
<strong>Hoodie:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=823505">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=823505</a><br />
<strong>SofeSmity:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823515.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823515.html</a><br />
<strong>velagirls10:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823517.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823517.html</a><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Note:</strong></span><br />
- Send contest information (whether you will enter, questions, links to entries) to either this picture, the forum post, or my profile<br />
- ShadowFalcon will help judge this contest with me (2 judges)<br />
- This contest will accept entries on all countries&#039; independence, not just America&#039;s!<br />
- There is no limit on OC/family/friend amounts in the picture. Just make sure the crowds do no skew the picture in the bad way!<br />
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<img src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1635/trophyi.png" /><span style="font-size:150%"><strong>Winner:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:108%"><strong>1st Place:  </strong></span> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823222.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-823222.html</a><br />
Name: <strong>Firiel</strong><br />
Skill: 28.5/40 <br />
Creativity: 23.15/30 <br />
Lighting: 14/20 <br />
Colors: 7/10 <br />
Total: 72.65 <br />
<em>&quot;Presenting a fun and phoenix-like firework, Gandalf and his best friends Rainbow Dash, Sorn, and Leeli Wingfeather (etc) engage in a wonderful Independence Day together, complete with crazy stories and popcorn!&quot; -And so is the story of Gandalf&#039;s exciting day off which will be told to children throughout the ages. A fun and well-lighted entry indeed!</em><br />
<br />
Individual Submission Scores: <a href="http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=987746#987746">http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=987746#987746</a>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Water Creature by Nicole1725</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Nicole1725/822563/Water-Creature"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:c7ac2b31-3b89-efa5-6c80-c4154ecedaff</id>
<updated>2012-06-21T15:17:10-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Nicole1725/822563/Water-Creature"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=822563&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Water Creature" /></a>It&#039;s my birthday and this was the last thing I drew before turning 30... It fits me so well...]]></summary>
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<title>Cimarron Storm King by johnnydraws</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/johnnydraws/822311/Cimarron-Storm-King"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2880ae61-0fa3-219f-e6ca-8ad4e5ce8c8a</id>
<updated>2012-06-14T00:17:46-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/johnnydraws/822311/Cimarron-Storm-King"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=822311&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Cimarron Storm King" /></a>Finished the thundercloud lower left. The cloud/wall cloud lower left came out of my imagination. Ditching the ref pic always makes me a bit nervous but Im happy with the way it turned out. I even tried to hint at a cloudburst beginning behind the wall cloud, next to the Rams left front leg. I stopped short of a funnel cloud though.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Monarch Commission by K_Pepper</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/K_Pepper/821769/Monarch-Commission"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:bc876f95-cf8b-6c33-fc0b-41bb0d17e63a</id>
<updated>2012-06-01T12:03:23-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/K_Pepper/821769/Monarch-Commission"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=821769&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Monarch Commission" /></a>Monarch Butterfly commission someone ordered for 25$. The pictures itself was done in prismacolor markers, but the background is prismacolor pencils. The butterfly was referenced from one of my own photographs. The flowers, which are chicory, were referenced from various photos found on google.]]></summary>
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<title>Moon Dragon Queen by lashanta_final_fantasy</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/lashanta_final_fantasy/821448/Moon-Dragon-Queen"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:4b6550ff-1e1e-51f7-1545-16595ee09004</id>
<updated>2012-05-23T18:46:31-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/lashanta_final_fantasy/821448/Moon-Dragon-Queen"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=821448&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Moon Dragon Queen" /></a>Sorry for the blurriness :(]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Confrontation by SuziDragonlady</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SuziDragonlady/821182/Confrontation"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:841f904a-cd0b-99c7-715b-c528b1fd2b15</id>
<updated>2012-05-17T10:48:57-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/SuziDragonlady/821182/Confrontation"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=821182&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Confrontation" /></a>... the wind was cold, dark clouds made the sky fade to grey. A lonely tower. A flag, like a blood splatter, just a toy of the winds is the one thing that breaks out this dismalness... being the observer of two heroic opponents. How will this confrontation end...?<br />
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<br />
Finally finished...<br />
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I have no clue how many hours I needed but it was worth it all. The details in the background and on the figures turned out really great. I like how it turned out.<br />
I made some brush tips also just for the works in the background and the figures have around separate additional layers just for different effects. Shading and light is also all separate. The original version of this is sooo big I&#039;m still fascinated that my old computer was able to manage it.<br />
I hope you will like it too. ^__^<br />
<br />
The artpiece was made for Rooth and the characters also belong to him.<br />
Do not copy, alter or reuse in any way.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Pocahontas by AikaXx</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/AikaXx/821128/Pocahontas"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:27a02abf-d81e-af1f-2adc-9314baa2565a</id>
<updated>2012-05-15T16:10:20-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/AikaXx/821128/Pocahontas"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=821128&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Pocahontas" /></a>where&#039;s the category pocahontas? ô.O]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>The Avengers by Stitchking</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Stitchking/820524/The-Avengers"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:531fbabd-3af2-2930-bba6-e81c1a1f9c0c</id>
<updated>2012-05-01T18:06:56-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Stitchking/820524/The-Avengers"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=820524&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="The Avengers" /></a>Earth&#039;s Mightiest Heroes]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>FAC Mother&#039;s Day Contest (2012) by luckylace222</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/820433/FAC-Mothers-Day-Contest-2012"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:2c00784d-547e-1c0c-61b6-01f879f739a9</id>
<updated>2012-04-29T14:21:02-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/820433/FAC-Mothers-Day-Contest-2012"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=820433&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FAC Mother&#039;s Day Contest (2012)" /></a><img /><span style="font-size:167%"><strong>  CONTEST: I am a hypothetical &quot;mother&quot; (even if I am male) to my OCs. If they were real, how would I treat them? </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Deadline: <span style="color:darkred"> May 20, 2012</span></strong></span> <strong><span style="font-size:167%"><span style="color:red">   (CLOSED)</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Theme:</strong></span> I love my mom, you love your mom, but hey! Are we forgetting about someone important? I <strong>am</strong> a mother, working day and night to take care of my OCs, making sure they grow and mature artistically! Why do I not get some credit here? Draw you as a &quot;mother&quot; and your OCs as your &quot;children&quot; in whatever familial, action-packed, and hilarious situation you want. If those OCs were real, think about all the trouble they would/would not give you!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Rules:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1.</strong> Only <strong>1</strong> submission per user<br />
<strong>2.</strong> When May 20, 2012 12:00 AM passes, submissions are closed for the contest. I do not take late work, no matter how good you are. :)<br />
<strong>3.</strong> No explicit sexuality/violence<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Scoring Guidelines:</strong></span><br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Skill:</strong> 40 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs35/f/2008/237/5/9/Mother_with_skull_head_by_mr_biggs.jpg">http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs35/f/2008/237/5/9/Mother_with_skull_head_by_mr_biggs.jpg</a><br />
- You can use crafts, digital mediums, traditional mediums(etc.) to express this theme, but you need skill to make it look good! Whatever style you work with, whether anime or realism, make it synchronize with your idea, and your skill will inevitably show.<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Creativity:</strong> 30 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs46/f/2009/182/3/d/Mother_3___Ketchup_please_by_Hyura.png">http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs46/f/2009/182/3/d/Mother_3___Ketchup_please_by_Hyura.png</a><br />
- Drawing yourself in an apron with your OCs standing next to you is boring! Put yourself in a motherly/ironically not-motherly moment and play around with how your OCs would react!<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong> Motherliness:</strong> 20 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs43/f/2009/142/2/e/Mother__s_day_by_meago.jpg">http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs43/f/2009/142/2/e/Mother__s_day_by_meago.jpg</a><br />
- Add an element of maternity and matron-ness to your picture whether it be cooking, worrying, cleanliness, nagginess, etc. How well you creatively portray this motherliness will determine your points! <br />
<br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Colors:</strong> 10 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/248/7/2/mother_gothel_by_b_agt-d48xkq8.jpg">http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/248/7/2/mother_gothel_by_b_agt-d48xkq8.jpg</a><br />
- Since there are all kinds of mothers, and the flowery, warm, obedient mother stereotype is fading, colors are completely free reign as long as they are used professionally/decently! <br />
<br />
<img src="http://www.capitalgrowth.org/images/alert_small_star.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Prize:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1rst Place:</strong> <br />
-Putting your winning picture on the site news/main-page (this will be an alternative to those who still do not completely qualify for featured pictures or are too new to be popular) <br />
- Specialized 2012 Mother&#039;s Day Contest Winner badge that you can put on your profile<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8834/redstar1.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong> Entries:</strong></span><br />
<strong>Falconlobo:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820474.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820474.html</a><br />
<strong>chibibreeder:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820608.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820608.html</a><br />
<strong>papiocutie:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820566.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820566.html</a><br />
<strong>orianajones:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820766.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820766.html</a><br />
<strong>velagirls10:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820834.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820834.html</a><br />
<strong>VictoriaZepeda:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820865.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820865.html</a><br />
<strong>Mushroomfox35:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821005.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821005.html</a><br />
<strong>shadow-angel84:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820923.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820923.html</a><br />
<strong>ShadowPrincess:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820972.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-820972.html</a><br />
<strong>phantom223:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=820977">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=820977</a><br />
<strong>pixiewolf05:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821043.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821043.html</a><br />
<strong>Gerardway2008:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821165.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821165.html</a><br />
<strong>SweetxinsanityxSarah:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821245.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821245.html</a><br />
<strong>WynterRhapsody:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821235.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821235.html</a><br />
<strong>CreamandPoppufan166:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821252.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821252.html</a><br />
<strong>SofeSmity:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821260.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821260.html</a><br />
<strong>MadamePenguin:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821291.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821291.html</a><br />
<strong>Wishsayer:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic_fullsize-821285.php">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic_fullsize-821285.php</a><br />
<strong>VictorAndLizzy:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821307.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821307.html</a><br />
<strong>SamElmis91:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821332.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821332.html</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Note:</strong></span><br />
- Send contest information (whether you will enter, questions, links to entries) to either this picture, the forum post, or my profile<br />
- You can draw as many or little OCs as you want (as long as there are not so many OCs that it makes the picture hard to understand)<br />
- You do not have to draw yourself as the &quot;mother,&quot; but it would be more fun that way!<br />
<br />
Post any questions! If not, be lost in a void of confusion, laughter, and pointing fingers. Good Luck!<br />
<br />
<img src="http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1635/trophyi.png" /><span style="font-size:150%"><strong>Winner:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:108%"><strong>1st Place:  </strong></span> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821307.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-821307.html</a><br />
Name: <strong>VictorAndLizzy</strong><br />
Skill: 32/40 <br />
Creativity: 23.9/30 <br />
Motherliness: 14.8/20 <br />
Colors: 8.9/10 <br />
<strong>Total: 79.6</strong><br />
<em>Her typical Mother&#039;s Day is packed with fast-riding snow sleds and loud screams down a snowy mountain-side! Who cares about making her cake and cookies; she can entertain herself! In addition to drawing her two anthro OCs well, she has shown her talent for simple but beautiful snow backgrounds. It is obvious their Mother&#039;s Day could not get any better!</em><br />
<br />
Individual Submission Scores: <a href="http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=987104#987104">http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=987104#987104</a>]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Triumph Spitfire Mk I by WH2007</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/WH2007/820349/Triumph-Spitfire-Mk-I"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:8e5cd664-203f-4f56-abae-3448a4a0a33d</id>
<updated>2012-04-28T06:28:09-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/WH2007/820349/Triumph-Spitfire-Mk-I"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=820349&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Triumph Spitfire Mk I" /></a>Colored pencils, ink and markers on A3 paper]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>heart raper. by chibibreeder</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/chibibreeder/820181/heart-raper."></link>
<id>urn:uuid:1eb12f1c-2e2e-5658-1b34-cc6522311418</id>
<updated>2012-04-23T17:14:34-07:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/chibibreeder/820181/heart-raper."><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=820181&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="heart raper." /></a>when you cry, it gets me high.<br />
<br />
<br />
Finally finished this GIANT PAINTING! holy shoot! when I was done the final stroke i practically crapped myself... *scratches neck* O_o;; its been a long three months with this guy! Glad to be done!<br />
<br />
(this is jeffree star! look&#039;m up!)<br />
<br />
***EDIT<br />
HOLY CRAP FEATURED PICTURE OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH ;u; *throws love and candy and teddy bears at you all*]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Lolrenaynay and Gassymexican by Blencem</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Blencem/819582/Lolrenaynay-and-Gassymexican"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:b8bbe232-fbc5-7cdb-3ea9-11be57496449</id>
<updated>2012-04-03T14:18:14-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Blencem/819582/Lolrenaynay-and-Gassymexican"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=819582&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Lolrenaynay and Gassymexican" /></a>Hand be dead nao]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Blue jay in flight by K_Pepper</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/K_Pepper/818987/Blue-jay-in-flight"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:ca9944cc-3ae2-9e02-ec7b-300c31c3dcc4</id>
<updated>2012-03-15T13:27:51-07:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/K_Pepper/818987/Blue-jay-in-flight"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=818987&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Blue jay in flight" /></a>One Commission down! Ordered by a coworker, 45$ done in prismacolor pencil. Original is 11x14. Kept the DA watermark on it since this is one that I&#039;ll actually sell prints of.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Joshuas Eagle by johnnydraws</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/johnnydraws/818708/Joshuas-Eagle"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:19de3dbb-c70e-d922-76aa-790e325b265f</id>
<updated>2012-03-06T09:24:46-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/johnnydraws/818708/Joshuas-Eagle"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=818708&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Joshuas Eagle" /></a>Im doing this piece for a Rock musician by the name of Joshua Perahia for his latest album. They are going to use it for magazine articles and t-shirts and such. Its the largest drawing Ive ever done (30x40). I didnt do the lettering, I just found an elaborate font and blew it up.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Wacom Competition by OC</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/OC/818700/Wacom-Competition"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:9b894b1a-eb76-928b-cd6b-d63cf7187aa9</id>
<updated>2012-03-05T17:37:29-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/OC/818700/Wacom-Competition"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=818700&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Wacom Competition" /></a>90 minutes speedpainting in JCC jakarta yesterday<br />
for a speedpainting competition]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>GAZ M-20 Pobeda by WH2007</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/WH2007/818348/GAZ-M-20-Pobeda"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:5073b8dd-fbdb-b6e5-aae5-f1ae69911029</id>
<updated>2012-02-24T22:37:40-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/WH2007/818348/GAZ-M-20-Pobeda"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=818348&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="GAZ M-20 Pobeda" /></a>Here&#039;s a birthday gift for my friend alitta2: <a href="http://rc.fanart-central.net/profile-alitta2.php">http://rc.fanart-central.net/profile-alitta2.php</a><br />
<br />
Happy Birthday!]]></summary>
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<title>Jimmie Strimell by Frankyboy</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Frankyboy/818155/Jimmie-Strimell"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:08edd6d9-6ad4-0f3a-695b-c68ed982e921</id>
<updated>2012-02-19T11:32:47-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Frankyboy/818155/Jimmie-Strimell"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=818155&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Jimmie Strimell" /></a>Finally finished.<br />
This pic took a hell of a lot of motivation and patience to finish, and many hours of work. It´s a shame I´m not that satisfied with it.<br />
The man in the pic is Jimmie Strimell, one of the singers in the band Dead by April from Sweden.]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Commission by Gety</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Gety/817668/Commission"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:1f03603b-c3b3-eaf9-7af4-bda2aeeaf620</id>
<updated>2012-02-07T06:43:43-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/Gety/817668/Commission"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=817668&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Commission" /></a>Hi there, wanted to show that I&#039;m not dead yet :P<br />
This was a commission, hope you all like the result<br />
~ Bye]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Ding Dong! The Witch King is dead! by ModifiedDevice</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ModifiedDevice/817619/Ding-Dong-The-Witch-King-is-dead"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:cbce0955-86a1-3213-86d9-4f289b86d607</id>
<updated>2012-02-06T06:06:15-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/ModifiedDevice/817619/Ding-Dong-The-Witch-King-is-dead"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=817619&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Ding Dong! The Witch King is dead!" /></a>At first I wasn&#039;t going to add this here, but ah well~<br />
<br />
(o( Hurray! The wicked Witch King is dead!]]></summary>
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<entry>
<title>Small Friends by K_Pepper</title>
<link href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/K_Pepper/817605/Small-Friends"></link>
<id>urn:uuid:26e5c7a6-50e2-d233-d526-359e3ceca081</id>
<updated>2012-02-05T19:23:45-08:00</updated>
<summary type="html"><![CDATA[
<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/K_Pepper/817605/Small-Friends"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=817605&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="Small Friends" /></a>One of my millions of RP characters; Shale. It was one of those random sketches that slowly became more and more of a project as I liked it more and more. Practicing on backgrounds still. &lt;3 No texture brushes or patterns used; all by hand. Which fell off in the making of this. Does anyone want to reattach it for me?<br />
<br />
Anywho, Photoshop over a sketch and about three days, on and off, of work. I think I&#039;m getting better at hands!<br />
<br />
Edit: WOW, thank you so much for the feature! I did NOT expect that!]]></summary>
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<title>FAC Valentine&#039;s Day Contest (2012) by luckylace222</title>
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<updated>2012-02-05T13:57:00-08:00</updated>
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<a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures/user/luckylace222/817592/FAC-Valentines-Day-Contest-2012"><img src="http://thumbs.fanart-central.net/thumb.php?pid=817592&amp;shadow=0&amp;size=128" alt="FAC Valentine&#039;s Day Contest (2012)" /></a><img src="http://www.veryicon.com/icon/ico/System/Mazes%20Mini/Heart.ico" /><span style="font-size:167%"><strong>  CONTEST: If you could have anyone for Valentine&#039;s, who would it be?  </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Deadline: <span style="color:darkred"> February 25, 2012</span></strong></span> <strong><span style="font-size:167%"><span style="color:red">  (CLOSED)</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Theme:</strong></span> Everyone dreams about that super special someone- maybe your Biology classmate, Leonardo Dicaprio, Spiderman, or even that handsome Pyramid Head! <br />
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Whoever it is, now is your time to put your creepy-stalker powers to the test and draw them with you for Valentine&#039;s Day!<br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Rules:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1.</strong> Only <strong>1</strong> submission per user<br />
<strong>2.</strong> When February 25, 2012 12:00 AM passes, submissions are closed for the contest. I do not take late work, no matter how good you are. :)<br />
<strong>3.</strong> No explicit violence!<br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Scoring Guidelines:</strong></span><br />
<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Skill:</strong> 40 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YBI7xygDb40/S26xZ3-nGGI/AAAAAAAABR8/PPniaNnUqsg/s400/Image4235.jpg">http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YBI7xygDb40/S26xZ3-nGGI/AAAAAAAABR8/PPniaNnUqsg/s400/Image4235.jpg</a><br />
- You can use crafts, digital mediums, traditional mediums(etc.) to express this theme, but you need skill to make it look good! Whatever style you work with, whether anime or realism, make it synchronize with your idea, and your skill will inevitably show.<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Creativity:</strong> 30 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/058/8/b/happy_valentine__s_day_mrs_w_by_hillary_cw-d3ai679.jpg">http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/058/8/b/happy_valentine__s_day_mrs_w_by_hillary_cw-d3ai679.jpg</a><br />
- Love is in the air. Thus, so is Valentine&#039;s pranks, wrong-doings, mess-ups, and just plain strange/outrageous outcomes. We all hear on the news that not every Valentines comes out perfect!<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Romance:</strong> 20 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs9/i/2006/042/7/a/_SessKag__Valentine_Sweets_by_YoukaiYume.jpg">http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs9/i/2006/042/7/a/_SessKag__Valentine_Sweets_by_YoukaiYume.jpg</a><br />
- Honestly, how can Valentines be without romance, which can span from kissing/hugging/smiling cutely to plain pillow talk? Romance IS Valentines! (this category can blend with Creativity a bit)<br />
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<img src="http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9274/roundglossygreenbuttonb.png" /> <strong>Colors:</strong> 10 points<br />
Example: <a href="http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/060/c/0/Valentine_Contest_by_sheix0.jpg">http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/060/c/0/Valentine_Contest_by_sheix0.jpg</a><br />
- Valentine&#039;s is never black and white. Red, pink, red, yellow and other warm colors are usually affiliated with Valentines, but that does not mean you cannot use other colors across the spectrum!<br />
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<img src="http://www.capitalgrowth.org/images/alert_small_star.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Prize:</strong></span><br />
<strong>1rst Place:</strong> <br />
-Putting your winning picture on the site news/main-page (this will be an alternative to those who still do not completely qualify for featured pictures or are too new to be popular) <br />
- Specialized 2012 Valentine&#039;s Day Contest Winner badge that you can put on your profile/winning picture description<br />
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<img src="http://www.waneenterprises.com/images/icons/redStar.png" /><span style="font-size:125%"><strong> Entries:</strong></span><br />
<strong>hueyfreeman:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817606.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817606.html</a><br />
<strong>Falconlobo:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817642.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817642.html</a><br />
<strong>phantom223:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817704.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817704.html</a><br />
<strong>Wolf-Chan_Wah:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817697.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817697.html</a><br />
<strong>Gerardway2008:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817665.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817665.html</a><br />
<strong>AlexFox11:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817819.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817819.html</a><br />
<strong>velagirls10:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817889.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817889.html</a><br />
<strong>Arohk:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817973.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817973.html</a><br />
<strong>aeris7dragon:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818006.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818006.html</a><br />
<strong>_ren_tao_fan_:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818018.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818018.html</a><br />
<strong>KHwolf:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817987.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817987.html</a><br />
<strong>pixiewolf05:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818055.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818055.html</a><br />
<strong>kylaVegeta:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818043.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818043.html</a><br />
<strong>Phox:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818080.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818080.html</a><br />
<strong>mefistofaust:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818075.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818075.html</a><br />
<strong>ShadzGirl:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818089.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818089.html</a><br />
<strong>CreamandPoppufan166:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818122.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818122.html</a><br />
<strong>diblover10:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818164.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818164.html</a><br />
<strong>Lackadaisydragon:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818230.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818230.html</a><br />
<strong>SweetxinsanityxSarah:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=818283">http://www.fanart-central.net/pictures.php?pid=818283</a><br />
<strong>ShadowFalcon:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818322.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818322.html</a><br />
<strong>thingy:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818342.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818342.html</a><br />
<strong>Makoto:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818346.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818346.html</a><br />
<strong>Iamphotoshop:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818238.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818238.html</a><br />
<strong>SofeSmity:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818366.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818366.html</a><br />
<strong>Triss:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818368.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818368.html</a><br />
<strong>ZeroMidnight:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817989.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-817989.html</a><br />
<strong>yuai77:</strong> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818402.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818402.html</a><br />
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<span style="font-size:125%"><strong>Note:</strong></span><br />
- Send contest information (whether you will enter, questions, links to entries) to either this picture, the <a href="http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=986784#986784">forum post</a>, or my profile<br />
- You can have multiple Valentines in this piece (you two-timer!)<br />
- You do not have to put yourself in the picture, but it is more fun that way!<br />
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Post any questions! If not, be lost in a void of confusion, laughter, and pointing fingers. Good Luck!<br />
<img src="http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/2682/foreveraloner.png" /><br />
<img src="http://reviews.reviewboard.org/media/rb/images/trophy.png" /><span style="font-size:150%"><strong>Winner:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-size:108%"><strong>1st Place:  </strong></span> <a href="http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818018.html">http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-818018.html</a><br />
Name: <strong>_ren_tao_fan_</strong><br />
Skill: 32/40 <br />
Creativity: 26/30 <br />
Romance: 16.4/20 <br />
Colors: 8.45/10 <br />
<strong>Total: 82.85</strong><br />
<em>- Her &quot;different&quot; kind of Valentine&#039;s Day picture makes us reflect less on the generic lovey-dovey romance and more on the issue of being with someone &quot;forever,&quot; through thick and thin, and loving them despite a changed appearance. Would we want a loved one to come back to life on this special day or take it back when we see their &quot;different&quot; face? </em><br />
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Individual Submission Scores: <a href="http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=986784#986784">http://forums.fanart-central.net/viewtopic.php?p=986784#986784</a>]]></summary>
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<title>end of the worls - 2012 by AikaXx</title>
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<updated>2012-01-29T16:07:01-08:00</updated>
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<updated>2012-01-08T16:15:56-08:00</updated>
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<title>Toshiro Hitsugaya by Gety</title>
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<updated>2012-01-03T11:04:47-08:00</updated>
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